When you or someone you love is on Social Security disability, it’s important to know about any and every resource to help you maximize the impact of those benefits on your life. Many people who find themselves applying for Social Security disability benefits find the process of applying for benefits to be a daunting task,… Read More

If you’re lucky, your experience with needing to file a workers’ compensation claim will be one-and-done. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case for many people who get hurt on the job and need to file for workers’ compensation. While the laws will vary from state to state, there are some surprisingly quirky and unsettling facts about… Read More

The pandemic can be detrimental to the long-term financial well-being of the Social Security program. Countless people have been laid off from their jobs and experiencing financial insecurity.

Deciding whether or not an injury is a work-related injury isn’t black and white – context matters. If you find yourself unsure of whether or not your injury qualifies as a work-related injury, you need professional guidance.

As we head into the winter season during a global pandemic, a time when the general public tends to more easily become ill, our priorities in life continue to shift and change each day. It can be more concerning for some than others, primarily those aged 60 and older. As we age, it can become… Read More

It’s important to know what to do in the event you or a loved one experiences an injury or illness on the job in California. But most people won’t learn about their options until it happens to them. Take the initiative to learn what you need to know before you or a loved one experiences… Read More

1. Stay at work for at least 35+ years: Depending on who you ask, you may hear several different answers to the question of how long you should work before requesting access to your Social Security benefits. While the absolute minimum amount of time needed on the workforce before claiming benefits is 10 years, it’s… Read More

Efforts are being made by California Governor Gavin Newsom to make workers’ protections permanent, rather than temporary.

There are over 1 million people in the State of California today who receive Social Security Disability Benefits as a result of an injury or disability that prevents them from being able to work. These benefits are a saving grace for many people who would otherwise have lost their ability to maintain a source of… Read More

You work hard to maintain your livelihood and support those you love. Despite this, many hard-working Americans don’t learn about the full extent of their rights as a worker until it’s too late. One of the most important rights to be fully aware of is your right to workers’ compensation:   What is Workers’ compensation?   Workers’… Read More